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Ileana Grigore {Vasilissa} (vasilissa) wrote in bellumlogs,
@ 2010-06-09 23:58:00

Entry tags:

frog prince, ichabod crane, vasilissa

Who: Ileana, Stefan, and Cole
What: Meet the family for Cole.
Where: 1203
When: Backdated to Friday evening
Warnings: We'll see if Stefan doesn't punch Cole.

Out of everything, Ileana hadn't really expected to be nervous. She threatened Stefan with bodily harm if he threatened Cole, but she was still worried about a first impression. Not only that, but she had to think about Esme being in the building as well. Ileana had spent actual time cleaning up 1203 and starting to cook a meal, trying to keep herself busy.

Tonight she was working on beef stroganoff for the main course, the most she asked of Stefan was to make sure that they had things to drink and "go out and buy some sort of fucking pie or whatever" for dessert. She was busy with a heated skillet when she heard the door. Ileana called out, "Stefan, get the door!" and went back to work.

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vasilissa
2010-06-12 02:11 am UTC (link)

"I only started because you're a terrible roommate," Ileana retorted. If there was a Maturity Olympics, Ileana and Stefan would be rivals for the gold. Ileana waved Cole off a little and beamed at him, "I got it all under control."

She didn't even bother to answer Stefan as she disappeared in to the kitchen to gather plates and utensils. She brought them back out and started setting the table before she told Stefan, "Can you just go turn off the stove for me?"

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-12 03:30 am UTC (link)

Stefan's smile might not have been genuine, but at least he was making an effort. It was all either of them could do, really. Cole shrugged but relented with a smile, making his way to the table and taking a sit. He still didn't feel quite right, just sitting there doing nothing, but he managed.

Maybe learning a few basic words of Romanian - if that was even the language they were speaking in the first place - might not be such a bad idea, though. For future reference.

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unimpressive
2010-06-12 07:05 am UTC (link)

Another scoff and a laugh, still the same shit eating grin tugging at his lips at her remark and Cole's lack of participation in the conversation. He didn't even bother to complain or argue when she ignored his initial question and then proceeded to demand things of him later. But as much as he would've loved to continue on pointedly not talking to her guest, he knew it would have to end sometime. He turned off the oven and made sure to hurry back to the dining room, in case more gazing happened in his absence.

"So where are you from, Cole?" The question was innocent enough, just a bit of polite and boring conversation. When he noticed his accent slipping heavier than usual - more likely due to his side conversation with Illy and his general laziness - he didn't stop to correct it. If it bothered or ostracized Cole even further, well, that was his problem.

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vasilissa
2010-06-12 05:49 pm UTC (link)

Ileana decided that after Cole left, she was going to strangle Stefan. If not strangle him, then make him turn into a frog and make frog's legs. To distract herself from murder, Ileana finished setting out everything and when she brushed past Cole she let her hand linger on his shoulder. A little bit of comfort, but it was good enough.

She hurried between the kitchen and the dining room, bringing out a few side dishes. She finally brought out the main course, setting it on the table before she practically flopped in to her chair. "There we go," she said with a smile, "Bon Appetit."

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-12 10:50 pm UTC (link)

Cole didn't mind Stefan's accent - as long as what was being said was in English he didn't feel like such an outsider. He threw a quick smile at Ileana before turning back to the other man, relaxing slightly at the question. Where he was from, now that was something he could work with.

"South Boston. It wasn't the greatest, where I was raised, but I didn't mind it." He glanced up when Ileana finally sat down, grinning. "Looks great."

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unimpressive
2010-06-13 12:47 am UTC (link)

"So you moved here by yourself? No family nearby? Or some friends?" No one to disapprove of his current girlfriend? While Stefan didn't relish the idea of anyone disapproving of Illy, he felt slightly put out that it seemed he was the only one who had a problem with this pairing.

"Smells great too," Stefan added, almost sliding into his seat. A quick pause and he sat down next to Ileana, and then scooted his chair away from her slightly. "Just in case you get any bright ideas with your fork," he muttered to her softly but there was a grin at the corner of his mouth as he served himself his portion.

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